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Census Bureau: 6% of people in El Dorado County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 190,568 citizens living in El Dorado County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in El Dorado County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.7% or 161,381 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 5% and totaled 9,446 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in El Dorado County is 4.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like El Dorado County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in El Dorado County
White [84.7%]Multiracial [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in El Dorado County
Estimated Total
White161,381
Multiracial11,457
Asian9,446
Some Other Race5,250
African American1,639
American Indian or Alaska Native1,091
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander304
Source: US Census Bureau

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